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Change those flagged passwords immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Freeze Your Credit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider freezing your credit files. This makes it nearly impossible for criminals to open new credit cards or loans in your name. It does not affect your credit score, and you can temporarily unfreeze it whenever you need to apply for credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go Beyond Reactive Measures with PC Matic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your passwords today fixes yesterday&#8217;s problem. But what about the next breach?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t spend your life constantly looking over your shoulder for the next data leak. You need proactive protection that watches your back 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pcmatic.com\/identity\"><strong>PC Matic Identity Theft Protection<\/strong> <\/a>is designed for this exact scenario. While our antivirus protects your devices from malware, our Identity Theft Protection secures <em>you<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We monitor the dark web around the clock. If your credentials, Social Security number, or financial information show up in a breach like this one, we will alert you immediately so you can act before the criminals do. And if the worst happens, our plans include recovery restoration services and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance to help you get your life back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This latest breach is a wake-up call. 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